Arjun crushes Carlsen with near-perfect game, fast emerging as world No 1’s ‘boogeyman’: ‘…don’t want to suffer longer’
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[ad_1] India’s Arjun Erigaisi was the only player to beat Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship, doing so in style to emerge as world No 1’s new ‘boogeyman’. Arjun Erigaisi failed to reach the semi-finals of the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship in Weissenhaus on Friday, but still […]
Magnus Carlsen headlines FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026: How the format evolved and who could win
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[ad_1] The FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 is all set to begin in Germany with Magnus Carlsen leading the field. Here’s how the format has changed from 2025, who qualified, and the top favourites for the title. The FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 will be held from February 13 to 15 at the […]
Still no India No. 1 Arjun Erigaisi as Norway Chess reveals new participant for 2026 event | Chess News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Norway Chess/Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: Norway Chess has announced Alireza Firouzja as the latest player for its 2026 edition in Oslo, but India’s top-ranked player Arjun Erigaisi is still not part of the confirmed lineup. Firouzja, known for his aggressive and exciting style, said, “I’m looking forward to competing against […]
Chess at Esports World Cup 2026: Format, dates, prize money and everything else you need to know
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[ad_1] After a successful debut in Riyadh last year, chess is set to be part of the Esports World Cup once again with the world’s top players set to assemble in the Saudi capital later this year. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming event that will once again be headlined by Magnus […]